Seventies Metal

I noticed in some of the other threads in the classic metal section that a few bands from the seventies had been name dropped but not completely focused on. So let's a conversation going regarding some of the first and best metal bands that came to prominence in the seventies as well as any lesser known ones you can think of.

Just watched a documentary on metal and for the most part it focused on the roots of metal. Was really cool to see that they bothered to get guys from the Edgar Broughton Band and Budgie interviewed for the show as well as members of Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and of course, Lemmy.

I haven't listened to a ton of classic metal and am not very informed whatsoever, but a few of the 70's bands I've been listening to are Blue Oyster Cult (just the first few albums, am I right in saying they seemed to get softer after that?), Scorpions, and a little Montrose (just the two with Sammy Hagar).

So many lost bands from the 70s - here's one that rules. Legend - maybe the first ever viking metal band. Just one full length called "From The Fjords" from 79 and it's a rare vinyl collectors item now so feel free to download without a weight on your conscience.

Also a big thanks to Oz, would've never checked out a band called Budgie without ya man.

Damn, I just noticed this thread.. Now this is the era I grew up during... listening to all the bands that have been mentioned along with some othersthat I recall from raiding my oldest brothers 8track collection when I was a just a wee metalhead.!

Personally, I dont really classify Led Zeppelin as a metal band... as wide of a range as they have in their catolog, I kindof consider them to be a class of music all their own.! And as far as Im concerned... they are at the top of my list of favorite bands of all time.!

lDb - Yes your right.. BOC did get a bit softer as the years progressed... Fire of An Unknown Origin was their last decent album. But it led to their softening after the radio waves found "Burning For You".!And might I say... WOW... a fan of Montrose..? Excellent \m/ \m/Ronnie Montrose is certainly one of the great guitarists of the 70s that doesnt get near the recognition that he deserves.! The first few albums with Sammy Hagar are the best... but there are some excellent tracks from the album "Jump On It"

Ok, so why hasnt anyone mentioned the band Riot.? There has to be more people out there that listen to thembesides me, Unholy Thrasher and Bg1.!?

Some others worth mentioning.. Pat Travers Band.. Free.. Max Webster..Mahogany Rush.. Nazereth.. Robin Trower..Oh yeah... if Deep Purple is worth mentioning., how about the band Rainbow ( Dio era Rainbow is the best.! But the years with Joe Lynn Turner are quite good too)

humm a few oldies worth mentioning... Budgie, King Crimson, Hawkwind, Sir Lord Baltimore, Apocalypse, Jethro Tull, Black Oak Arkansas, Rainbow, Rush, the early Alice Cooper is good aswell, Warpig, Armageddon, Pagan Altar... and my favorite The Doors, though they are the least "metal" of the bunch.

Yeah like 90% of what's been listed here is not metal at all, Iron Butterfly? Pink Floyd? The Yardbirds? King Crimson? Hawkwind? Deeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrr??????????????? Oh well, guess this could just be a 70's music discussion rather than 70's metal.

Oh and Zeppelin were THE GREATEST BAND of their time, nobody can ever compete with or recreate what they did musically, timeless classics, and would definitely agree that their music is its own genre. Good call godlike!!! \m/

You are f*cking crazy man. Led Zeppelin is amazing, Stairway to Heaven is maybe the best song ever written (yeah, I went there). But you guys mentioned all the greats, can't really add on. Also, Sabbath is AWESOME as well (I've just finished learning Iron Man on guitar :D)

gettin here l8once again this falls into the what is Metal? debateZep Aerosmith AC/DC Van Halen i rock these bands daily can't get enoughbutthey are hard rockall had huge infuence on Metalbut none are Metala couple of bands forgotten but need some recognitionMott the Hoople and Uriah Heepnot sayin they're Metal but throwing em out there for some to check outjust to repeat Deep Purple Thin Lizzy Rainbow Scorpions UFO also define the 70's